The 2010 Sangiovese is a denser wine than its predecessor and It delivers great fruit, subtle oak, and showcases the Las Brisas terroir brilliantly. Black pepper, clove, and cinnamon on the nose flow into flavors of dark cherry, deep plum, cranberry, with a hint of classic orange peel that rounds out this delightful wine. Salute.

We are very excited to be releasing another of our small-lot Italian varietals from the Las Brisas vineyard, harkening back to Kathy Mahoney’s Italian ancestors. The most widely planted grape in Italy, Sangiovese shares a similar sensitivity-to-place with Pinot Noir -- something we know a little bit about. We continue to experiment with our little piece of Italy in the Carneros and hope you enjoy this latest offering.

The 2011 Mahoney Vineyards Sangiovese wine starts on the nose with bright creamy raspberry and mulberry jam that continues on in the mouth with a finish of chestnut and nutmeg. This lovely wine drinks like a light-bodied Zinfandel and is the perfect wine to pair with succulent barbequed ribs or fresh-baked pizza!

Our 2009 Las Brisas vineyard Nebbiolo is a luscious mouthful of wine. Rich, ripe flavors of dried cranberry and cherry are perfectly complimented by a touch of French oak. This wine has firm tannins and a refreshing acidity that will pair perfectly with steak, a hearty stew, dry aged cheese, or similar fare. With a scant production totaling 4 barrels, this extremely limited 2009 Nebbiolo will be one of those treasures that is sure to go fast, so place your orders early.